Monday, October 29, 2018

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Sofa Slug <sofaslug@invalid.invalid>: Oct 29 11:05AM -0700


> One I had was awesome but the hose broke and I couldn't find a replacement.
 
> Got another one off Amazon, a small Fuller, it sucks. Not good pickup power and it overheats too fast.
 
> What should I get?
 
Do you still have the old vacuum? You can probably repair the hose with
a "hose cuff": tiny.cc/google_hose-cuff
Beaver_Fever@live.com: Oct 29 11:12AM -0700

On Monday, October 29, 2018 at 11:05:28 AM UTC-7, Sofa Slug wrote:
 
> > What should I get?
 
> Do you still have the old vacuum? You can probably repair the hose with
> a "hose cuff": tiny.cc/google_hose-cuff
 
Yeah but the hose is gone ...
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Sunday, October 28, 2018

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RJH <patchmoney@gmx.com>: Oct 28 09:13AM


>> Why do you need or want Euros?
 
> He doesn't say where he's located, but there are currency exchanges in
> major cities and at international airports.
 
In the UK, I use one of any cash machines when I visit Euro countries. I
use a specific credit card that doesn't charge a transaction fee and get
the current market rate. it does, however, levy a flat rate cash advance
fee of a couple of dollars. So I tend to withdraw fairly large amounts
each time.
 
Off to southern Spain (Granada) in a couple of hours, coincidentally :-)
 
 
--
Cheers, Rob
trader4@optonline.net: Oct 28 06:52AM -0700

On Saturday, October 27, 2018 at 3:21:14 PM UTC-4, ItsJoan NotJoann wrote:
> to Europe. That's why I'm thinking he's here in the USA.
 
> He's either got family or one of those "90-Day-Fiancées" over there who is
> hitting him up for money.
 
If that's the case, that he's intending to mail some money over, he can send
US dollars, let them change it over there. That might be more convenient.
But sending money except for a few bucks is dicey.
 
Another option might be a prepaid AMEX Bluebird card or similar. I haven't
use that one in Europe, but credit and debit cards generally work
for purchases or at ATMs. He could check. The AMEX Bluebird you can buy
and load up at Walmart. There is no monthly fee, I think the other
terms are pretty good too
and the exchange rate is probably as good as or better than what you'd get
at some currency exchange shop. Just load it with US dollars, they take
care of the conversion.
Beaver_Fever@live.com: Oct 28 09:37AM -0700

> an airport is probably going to have a worse rate than the best bank, etc.
 
> But it's a good question, why he needs it. There might be ways to do
> whatever he needs to do with an online transfer, without actual currency.
 
I recently got a check in Canadian money. What a pain dealing with that was.
Beaver_Fever@live.com: Oct 28 09:36AM -0700

Bagless
 
Handheld
 
Not too big, not too small.
 
One I had was awesome but the hose broke and I couldn't find a replacement.
 
Got another one off Amazon, a small Fuller, it sucks. Not good pickup power and it overheats too fast.
 
What should I get?
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Saturday, October 27, 2018

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trader4@optonline.net: Oct 27 09:40AM -0700

On Friday, October 26, 2018 at 8:27:42 PM UTC-4, ItsJoan NotJoann wrote:
> On Friday, October 26, 2018 at 4:06:33 PM UTC-5, gggg...@gmail.com wrote:
 
> > Are banks the only option?
 
> Why do you need or want Euros?
 
He doesn't say where he's located, but there are currency exchanges in
major cities and at international airports. Depends on how much he wants
to change. If he needs 5 euros, any of those would do. But if he's
changing $500, then it would be worth it to check rates, a place at
an airport is probably going to have a worse rate than the best bank, etc.
 
But it's a good question, why he needs it. There might be ways to do
whatever he needs to do with an online transfer, without actual currency.
ItsJoan NotJoann <itsjoannotjoann@webtv.net>: Oct 27 12:21PM -0700

> major cities and at international airports.
 
> But it's a good question, why he needs it. There might be ways to do
> whatever he needs to do with an online transfer, without actual currency.
 
Several weeks ago he was wanting to know about how to cheaply make phone calls
to Europe. That's why I'm thinking he's here in the USA.
 
He's either got family or one of those "90-Day-Fiancées" over there who is
hitting him up for money.
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Friday, October 26, 2018

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ggggg9271@gmail.com: Oct 26 02:06PM -0700

Are banks the only option?
ItsJoan NotJoann <itsjoannotjoann@webtv.net>: Oct 26 05:27PM -0700


> Are banks the only option?
 
Why do you need or want Euros?
RJH <patchmoney@gmx.com>: Oct 26 08:06AM +0100

On 25/10/2018 19:26, ItsJoan NotJoann wrote:
>> (Aldi and Lidl), but here's an example:
 
>> https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/285513527
 
> That is NOT $1 per month.
 
Oops yes.
 
They are a lot cheaper in the Aldi/Lidl stores - can't remember exactly,
but the ones I bought recently are chewable cherry (for kids like me,
obviously) at <$2 for 30. I'm pretty sure the pill-form multivitamins
were about $1.
 
>> supplements rather than looking at the cause.
 
> If you are taking other prescriptions it's quite possible one of those is
> depleting your body of Vitamin D and potassium.
 
Yes - amlodopine in my case. I suspect there could be a link, but the
doctor won't be drawn.
 
--
Cheers, Rob
Bob F <bobnospam@gmail.com>: Oct 26 02:35PM -0700

On 10/26/2018 12:06 AM, RJH wrote:
>> depleting your body of Vitamin D and potassium.
 
> Yes - amlodopine in my case. I suspect there could be a link, but the
> doctor won't be drawn.
 
"Calcium channel blockers (such as verapamil ) -- These medications,
used to treat high blood pressure and heart conditions, may decrease the
production of vitamin D by the body. ... This is because vitamin D
improves absorption of calcium."
 
http://pennstatehershey.adam.com/content.aspx?productId=107&pid=33&gid=000995
RJH <patchmoney@gmx.com>: Oct 27 12:02AM +0100

On 26/10/2018 22:35, Bob F wrote:
> production of vitamin D by the body. ... This is because vitamin D
> improves absorption of calcium."
 
> http://pennstatehershey.adam.com/content.aspx?productId=107&pid=33&gid=000995
 
Ah thanks! This will inform part of the conversation I next have with my
doctor (3 weeks to get an appointment which he asked for - and then by
phone only. Hmphhh)
 
--
Cheers, Rob
ItsJoan NotJoann <itsjoannotjoann@webtv.net>: Oct 26 05:26PM -0700

On Friday, October 26, 2018 at 2:06:23 AM UTC-5, RJH wrote:
> but the ones I bought recently are chewable cherry (for kids like me,
> obviously) at <$2 for 30. I'm pretty sure the pill-form multivitamins
> were about $1.
 
I do take a 'senior' vitamin from Kroger, no iron, and it's 300 caplets for
about $10. I'll have to take a look at the price next week when I go grocery
shopping.
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Thursday, October 25, 2018

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RJH <patchmoney@gmx.com>: Oct 25 08:06AM +0100

On 24/10/2018 21:20, ItsJoan NotJoann wrote:
>> outlets - and to my mind quite cheap (maybe $1/month)
 
>> Cheers, Rob
 
> Where are you buying vitamins for $1 per month????????????
 
Just about anywhere. I get them from a recent chain of discount stores
(Aldi and Lidl), but here's an example:
 
https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/285513527
 
3 months for $4 - A Z Multivitamins + Minerals Food Supplement Specially
formulated to provide 24 essential nutrients with vitamins B1, B2 and B6
to help support energy levels
 
> But, unless you have a medical condition or are taking a medication that
> depletes your body of certain vitamins and minerals no healthy adult
> *needs* to take a daily vitamin.
 
Quite. Is why I'm annoyed that my doctor simply asks me to take
supplements rather than looking at the cause.
 
 
--
Cheers, Rob
RJH <patchmoney@gmx.com>: Oct 25 08:07AM +0100

On 24/10/2018 21:23, ItsJoan NotJoann wrote:
>> and Amazon, or from a local HFS or Vitamin Shoppe store.
 
>> Dee
 
> Oh please.
 
:-)
 
--
Cheers, Rob
ItsJoan NotJoann <itsjoannotjoann@webtv.net>: Oct 25 11:26AM -0700

On Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 2:06:51 AM UTC-5, RJH wrote:
 
> Just about anywhere. I get them from a recent chain of discount stores
> (Aldi and Lidl), but here's an example:
 
> https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/285513527
 
That is NOT $1 per month.
> > *needs* to take a daily vitamin.
 
> Quite. Is why I'm annoyed that my doctor simply asks me to take
> supplements rather than looking at the cause.
 
If you are taking other prescriptions it's quite possible one of those is
depleting your body of Vitamin D and potassium.
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Wednesday, October 24, 2018

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RJH <patchmoney@gmx.com>: Oct 24 11:33AM +0100

On 22/10/2018 18:53, Michael Black wrote:
> rush out to buy them immediately.
 
> Most recently, I've bought a house brand from a Canadian drugstore chain
> that clearly is the same as a well known brand.
 
Is there any regulation of internet drugs/supplements?
 
Here in the UK we're dissuaded on the basis that they could be any old
rat poison, and best buy through regulated outlets or via the doctor
(prescribed drugs are about $12US, or as much as you can eat for $110US
a year).
 
I've been buying Melatonin form the US for a while - never certain if
it's the real thing, though.
 
Vitamins and other food supplements are readily available most retail
outlets - and to my mind quite cheap (maybe $1/month)
 
 
--
Cheers, Rob
RJH <patchmoney@gmx.com>: Oct 24 11:34AM +0100

On 22/10/2018 22:10, John Weiss wrote:
>> know any more about nutrition than anybody else.
 
> Then things have changed. My doctors are able to give me very specific
> recommendations on which vitamins I need to supplement.
 
I seem to have persistent vitamin D and potassium 'borderline' readings.
Doctor suggests foods rich in those - but I'd rather know the cause.
 
--
Cheers, Rob
Dee <d@d.d>: Oct 24 01:53PM

ggggg9271@gmail.com wrote in news:b5ab09c9-f9b4-4ebe-877d-c97f5101c189
 
> Recommendations?
 
A long time ago I took a Natrol multi, but now I take supplements
individually. A multi is not tailored to your individual needs, and
may have stuff in amounts that you don't want or need. However, it may
be better than nothing at all, and is cheap insurance.
 
Grocery-store vitamins tend to be in forms that are not absorbed or
utilized well by the body, while higher quality vitamins will be in
more absorbable and usable forms. And different forms can have
different therapeutic uses, as well.
 
I have taken supplements for over 25 years. I recommend buying only
established Health Food Store brands, such as Country Life, Solaray,
Natural Factors, Nature's Way, Natrol, Solgar, KAL, Twinlab, NOW, Life
Extension, Source Naturals, etc. I buy mostly online from iHerb.com
and Amazon, or from a local HFS or Vitamin Shoppe store.
 
Dee
The Real Bev <bashley101@gmail.com>: Oct 24 10:30AM -0700

On 10/24/2018 03:33 AM, RJH wrote:
 
>> Most recently, I've bought a house brand from a Canadian drugstore chain
>> that clearly is the same as a well known brand.
 
> Is there any regulation of internet drugs/supplements?
 
No, not at all. I suspect that if somebody complains that something
poisoned them some government agency would do some sort of
investigation, but that's just a suspicion based on hope :-(
 
> it's the real thing, though.
 
> Vitamins and other food supplements are readily available most retail
> outlets - and to my mind quite cheap (maybe $1/month)
 
I assume that Costco and Walmart do some sort of investigation of the
stuff that they put out under their own names.
 
--
Cheers, Bev
It's not the speed that kills, it's the stopping.
Dennis <dgw80@hotmail.com>: Oct 24 11:41AM -0700

On Mon, 22 Oct 2018 13:53:55 -0400, Michael Black <mblack@pubnix.net>
wrote:
 
>But yes, I don't reallly see much difference between taking a multivitamin
>and not taking it, but I probably eat healthier than when I was 19.
 
I don't notice any subjective difference when I take my prescribed
statin and when I don't. But my blood tests show a significant
difference in my cholesterol levels. (My doctor insists that the
difference is important to my long-term health, and since I'm paying
him for his advice, I tend to believe him.)
 
Dennis (evil)
--
My output is down, my income is up, I take a short position on the long bond and
my revenue stream has its own cash flow. -George Carlin
Dennis <dgw80@hotmail.com>: Oct 24 12:57PM -0700

On Wed, 24 Oct 2018 10:30:35 -0700, The Real Bev
 
>I assume that Costco and Walmart do some sort of investigation of the
>stuff that they put out under their own names.
 
Maybe. Costco was recently sued because their Kirkland fish oil
capsules were found to contain half of the Omega 3 advertised.
 
Dennis (evil)
--
I'm a hands-on, footloose, knee-jerk head case. -George Carlin
ItsJoan NotJoann <itsjoannotjoann@webtv.net>: Oct 24 01:20PM -0700

On Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at 5:33:19 AM UTC-5, RJH wrote:
 
> Vitamins and other food supplements are readily available most retail
> outlets - and to my mind quite cheap (maybe $1/month)
 
> Cheers, Rob
 
Where are you buying vitamins for $1 per month????????????
 
But, unless you have a medical condition or are taking a medication that
depletes your body of certain vitamins and minerals no healthy adult
*needs* to take a daily vitamin.
ItsJoan NotJoann <itsjoannotjoann@webtv.net>: Oct 24 01:23PM -0700

On Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at 8:53:17 AM UTC-5, Dee wrote:
> utilized well by the body, while higher quality vitamins will be in
> more absorbable and usable forms. And different forms can have
> different therapeutic uses, as well.
 
Who told you that?
> Extension, Source Naturals, etc. I buy mostly online from iHerb.com
> and Amazon, or from a local HFS or Vitamin Shoppe store.
 
> Dee
 
Oh please.
The Real Bev <bashley101@gmail.com>: Oct 24 01:29PM -0700

On 10/24/2018 12:57 PM, Dennis wrote:
>>stuff that they put out under their own names.
 
> Maybe. Costco was recently sued because their Kirkland fish oil
> capsules were found to contain half of the Omega 3 advertised.
 
Shit. You can't trust anyone any more :-(
 
 
--
Cheers, Bev
"Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity
is not thus handicapped."
-- Elbert Hubbard, American author
The Real Bev <bashley101@gmail.com>: Oct 24 01:32PM -0700

On 10/24/2018 06:53 AM, Dee wrote:
> Natural Factors, Nature's Way, Natrol, Solgar, KAL, Twinlab, NOW, Life
> Extension, Source Naturals, etc. I buy mostly online from iHerb.com
> and Amazon, or from a local HFS or Vitamin Shoppe store.
 
And you always put the most expensive gas in your tank, right?
 
--
Cheers, Bev
"Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity
is not thus handicapped."
-- Elbert Hubbard, American author
ItsJoan NotJoann <itsjoannotjoann@webtv.net>: Oct 24 04:29PM -0700

On Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at 3:32:08 PM UTC-5, The Real Bev wrote:
> > Extension, Source Naturals, etc. I buy mostly online from iHerb.com
> > and Amazon, or from a local HFS or Vitamin Shoppe store.
 
> And you always put the most expensive gas in your tank, right?
 
*SNORT*
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Monday, October 22, 2018

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John Weiss <jrweiss98155@comcast.net>: Oct 21 07:27PM -0700

> Recommendations?
 
Ask your doctor if you even need them.
The Real Bev <bashley101@gmail.com>: Oct 21 08:12PM -0700

On 10/21/2018 07:27 PM, John Weiss wrote:
> On 10/21/2018 14:33, ggggg9271@gmail.com wrote:
>> Recommendations?
 
> Ask your doctor if you even need them.
 
They always say that if you have a balanced diet you don't need them.
How many us eat properly? Costco's vitamins are cheap insurance.
 
--
Cheers, Bev
I am grateful that I am not as judgmental as all those
censorious, self-righteous people around me.
The Real Bev <bashley101@gmail.com>: Oct 21 08:12PM -0700

On 10/21/2018 07:27 PM, John Weiss wrote:
> On 10/21/2018 14:33, ggggg9271@gmail.com wrote:
>> Recommendations?
 
> Ask your doctor if you even need them.
 
Unless things have changed in the last couple of decades, doctors don't
know any more about nutrition than anybody else.
 
--
Cheers, Bev
I am grateful that I am not as judgmental as all those
censorious, self-righteous people around me.
Nosmo King <nosmoking@mailinator.com>: Oct 22 08:49AM -0400


>Recommendations?
 
Most people don't need multi-vitamins. If you feel you have an inadequate diet
and are unwilling to change, buy the cheapest you can find. I used to take
BJ's, Puritan, or Costco (Kirkland).
Michael Black <mblack@pubnix.net>: Oct 22 01:53PM -0400

On Sun, 21 Oct 2018, The Real Bev wrote:
 
 
>> Ask your doctor if you even need them.
 
> They always say that if you have a balanced diet you don't need them. How
> many us eat properly? Costco's vitamins are cheap insurance.
 
When I stopped eating meat, in 1979, I started buyimh vitamins. It was
probably a good idea then, I was only 19. It does seem worth the price,
"just in case'. I've kept it up, but there have been times when I didn't
take them because I forget, and then when they run out, I don't rush out
to buy them immediately.
 
Most recently, I've bought a house brand from a Canadian drugstore chain
that clearly is the same as a well known brand. They sell bottles of 300,
and if you plan things right, you can buy when they are on sale, though
that doesn't seem to happen here as much as a few years ago. And I notice
the mix for "over 55" is down to 250 pills per large bottle, so I'm not
srue I"m going to the "senior" mix, though oddly a glance shows some
things in smaller amounts.
 
If we had better sales, I'd just jump between whatever I had and whatever
was on sale but that doesn't seem to happen much. I suspect in the right
places one could buy 365 pills in a bottle, take care of it once a eary.
 
Of course, you can spend a lot more. All those "natural" vitamins run up
the cost, but likely don't add anything of substance.
 
I do note that vitamnins and supplements in general have gone up in price
a the drugstore chains. I used to be able to get 120 500mg Vitamin C for
2.99 every few months, now the sales don't seem to happen, and the price
is up near ten dollars for the same amount.
 
But that's another route to go, figure out what you are lacking, or think
you lack, and just buy specific types.
 
I have seen a well known brand of vitamins at a dollar store here, I'm not
sure the price is really good, but probably no worse, the key being they
sell them in smaller bottles, so at least you don't have to shell out as
much at one time. The multivitamin was bottom end, so it covers the
basics but leaves out the esoteric stuff that fancier mixes might include,
but might not be so necessary. I guess the vitamin C was a good price,
though "chewable" when I'd prefer to just swallow.
 
Some supplements seem to help. If I get sick, I regert not buying garlic
pills when they were on sale, that seems to help the recovery. I guess
vitamin C helps too. But it's subjective.
 
But yes, I don't reallly see much difference between taking a multivitamin
and not taking it, but I probably eat healthier than when I was 19.
 
Michael
John Weiss <jrweiss98155@comcast.net>: Oct 22 02:10PM -0700

On 10/21/2018 20:12, The Real Bev wrote:
 
>> Ask your doctor if you even need them.
 
> Unless things have changed in the last couple of decades, doctors don't
> know any more about nutrition than anybody else.
 
Then things have changed. My doctors are able to give me very specific
recommendations on which vitamins I need to supplement.
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Sunday, October 21, 2018

Saturday, October 20, 2018

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KenK <invalid@invalid.com>: Oct 20 01:53PM

I have been buying some hard-to-find-locally groceries from Amazon. On my
latest order I see a new ~$7 'Pantry' charge. Enough is enough. Anyone know
a good on-line source for shipping such groceries? I think Google has some
on-line sale services?
 
TIA
 
 
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Friday, October 19, 2018

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trader4@optonline.net: Oct 19 11:07AM -0700

On Sunday, October 14, 2018 at 5:31:02 PM UTC-4, Michael Black wrote:
 
> The taxman gets some of it. They actually come first. Though what you
> state the money should be used for may cut the amount that taxes take
> away.
 
In most states, for many people there is no tax. The federal estate tax
only starts in the millions. And many states there is no tax if it passes
between spouses or from a parent to a child. If it passes from to a
cousing, niece, etc then there is a good chance there is some state
tax.
 
 
 
 
 
 
> If you don't have a will, then a judge has to step in and figure things
> out, likely a long argument from remaining relatives over who should get
> money, and how much.
 
Who gets how much is spelled out in state law and there usually isn't
a big fight, unless it's a big estate and who is or isn't a relative
is a subject of debate. If a person dies intestate with a modest
estate, has just a brother and two children, it's a simple process,
it's speled out by state law. With a will, you could leave it
all to one or divide it up as you see fit.
 
The other document that all people should have is a document that
spells out there wishes regarding medical treatment, if they become
incapacitated. That specifies who has the power to make decisions
for them and whether they want all measures taken to sustain them
or not.
 
 
 
 
 
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Tuesday, October 16, 2018

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"catalpa" <catalpa@entertab.org>: Oct 15 09:53PM -0400

<Beaver_Fever@live.com> wrote in message
news:f37fdba1-aa52-49e5-9c35-4e03ab66f336@googlegroups.com...
 
>> Michael
 
> I don't have kids.
 
> Who gets my money when I die?
 
Depends on the state and who is alive. Without a will and no kids money goes
to spouse, siblings, parents, and first cousins.
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Sunday, October 14, 2018

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Michael Black <mblack@pubnix.net>: Oct 13 10:04PM -0400


> Don't most people appoint one of their children?
 
> What if you are single?
 
Aren't you thinking of death, or incapacitation?
 
There's lots of reasons to give someone power of attorney, it can be a
temporary thing or longer. Until your children are of legal age, and maybe
not even then, do you want to hand over power of attorney to them.
 
Michael
Beaver_Fever@live.com: Oct 13 07:54PM -0700

On Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 7:07:05 PM UTC-7, Michael Black wrote:
> temporary thing or longer. Until your children are of legal age, and maybe
> not even then, do you want to hand over power of attorney to them.
 
> Michael
 
I don't have kids.
 
Who gets my money when I die?
John Weiss <jrweiss98155@comcast.net>: Oct 13 08:10PM -0700

>> not even then, do you want to hand over power of attorney to them.
 
> I don't have kids.
 
> Who gets my money when I die?
 
Whoever you designate in your will.
 
If you don't have a will, it depends on your state probate laws.
ggggg9271@gmail.com: Oct 13 10:25PM -0700

> Don't most people appoint one of their children?
 
> What if you are single?
 
Misconceptions:
 
https://www.aplaceformom.com/blog/4-08-16-misconceptions-about-a-power-of-attorney/
ggggg9271@gmail.com: Oct 13 10:27PM -0700

> Don't most people appoint one of their children?
 
> What if you are single?
 
"Durable power of attorney vs. living wills":
 
https://www.aplaceformom.com/planning-and-advice/articles/living-wills-and-durable-power-of-attorney
Michael Black <mblack@pubnix.net>: Oct 14 05:28PM -0400


>> Michael
 
> I don't have kids.
 
> Who gets my money when I die?
 
The taxman gets some of it. They actually come first. Though what you
state the money should be used for may cut the amount that taxes take
away.
 
Kids don't automatically get your money when you die.
 
You aren't obligated to leave it to them, though it might be appropriate.
 
A will allows you to specify how your estate gets dealt with, assuming
anything is left after paying off debts and paying for handling your
remains.
 
So you can give it to your cat, or more likely set it up as a trust to
leave your cat in luxury with someone paid to take care of it.
 
You can give it to someone you don't like.
 
You can give it to a cause you do like.
 
If you have enough money, you could donate to a university or something,
and get your name on a building. (Though that may later be erased, when
someone else comes along with a larger donation. My great, great
grandmother's siblings have some streets named after them in Wiinipeg, but
poor "Aunt Jemima", who had self-esteem issues, was renamed, after a
famous politician. There was a big chunk of land that was eventually
parcelled out, sold to the then new city of Winnipeg at a low price, on
the condition that it be used for "public good". A few years ago I found
a recent newspaper article saying the city of Winnipeg can't sell their
old police headquarters because it's on some of that land, and if they
sell the land, the money reverts to the cousins. Sadly it's off a branch,
so I'd not see any of that money, though there are still cousins who the
money could revert to._
 
You could set up a scholarship, to give someone of your specifications a
boost, hopefully keeping the capital intact and investing it so there's
enough income to pay a scholarship every year or whatever.
 
YOu could specify that the money be used to hold a big party, just burn
through the money in one big gasp.
 
You could set up some trust to buy tickets to rock concerts for the needy.
 
Of course, if you don't give the money away intact, you also have to allow
for someone to handle the money over the long term, or for while whatever
you specify is being done.
 
If you don't have a will, then a judge has to step in and figure things
out, likely a long argument from remaining relatives over who should get
money, and how much.
 
If there are no immediate relatives, a search may have to be done and if
nobody turns up, the money probably doesn't go to a good cause. I suspect
the government just takes it in, maybe temporarily until relatives are
found, but then likely if they aren't found soon, they won't turn up
later.
 
You could always just spend it ahead of time, but the problem with that is
timing. You don't want to be 95 years old and rushing about madly
spending money so it won't revert to the taxman. But neither do you want
to spend it all too early and then be 95 without any money to cushion that
old age.
 
Michael
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John Weiss <jrweiss98155@comcast.net>: Oct 12 07:39PM -0700

> Don't most people appoint one of their children?
 
No. Appoint someone you trust.
 
 
> What if you are single?
 
See above.
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ggggg9271@gmail.com: Oct 12 04:25PM -0700

Don't most people appoint one of their children?
 
What if you are single?
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ItsJoan NotJoann <itsjoannotjoann@webtv.net>: Oct 08 09:42PM -0700


> > If I were to try to give myself a buzzcut, is there a best way of doing that?
 
> What do you think of this?:
 
> https://www.wikihow.com/Give-Yourself-a-Buzzcut
 
Who the hell needs a mirror or instructions in order to give themselves
a buzz cut??
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